Climate Confident Turning Eco Anxiety into Action: How Visions 2030 is Transforming Climate
In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Elizabeth Thompson, the director of Visions 2030. Elizabeth dives into the importance of artistic imagination in addressing climate change and how her organisation is leveraging creativity to foster optimism and action.
We explore the Lumisphere experience, a unique project designed to counteract climate anxiety by engaging people in visualising positive futures through immersive art and technology.
Elizabeth shares her insights on how pop culture and storytelling can shape public perception, the significance of the Earth Optimism movement, and the role of education in driving systemic change. We also touch on the challenges of inspiring young people to take up the mantle of climate action and how initiatives like Visions 2030 are providing tools to empower individuals at the community level.
If you're curious about how art and innovation can intersect to create tangible solutions for our planet's future, this episode is a must-listen. Don’t miss the chance to explore how we can all contribute to a brighter, more sustainable world.
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Credits
Music credits - Intro by Joseph McDade, and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played, and produced by my daughter Luna Juniper